writing ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows the relative size of one quantity to another, often expressed as 'a to b' or 'a:b'.

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How do you write a ratio?

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Ratios can be written in three ways: using the word 'to' (e.g., 3 to 5), using a colon (e.g., 3:5), or as a fraction (e.g., 3/5).

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What is the ratio of 6 red dots to 3 green dots?

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2:1

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If there are 10 apples and 5 oranges, what is the ratio of apples to oranges?

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2:1

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What is the ratio of boys to girls if there are 13 boys and 10 girls?

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13:10

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How do you simplify the ratio 15:10?

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Divide both numbers by their greatest common divisor, which is 5. The simplified ratio is 3:2.

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What is the ratio of 5 pairs of pants to 11 shirts?

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5:11

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If there are 15 jackets and 10 sweatpants, what is the ratio of jackets to sweatpants?

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3:2

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What does it mean if a ratio is expressed as 1:4?

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It means for every 1 of the first quantity, there are 4 of the second quantity.

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How can you express the ratio of 3 green dots to 5 orange dots?

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3:5